Bourbon City Spirits: Exploring Ghosts & Haunts

Louisville, Kentucky, is a city with a rich history and a dark past. It is said to be one of the most haunted cities in the country, with many reports of ghost sightings and paranormal activity. Some of the most haunted places in Louisville include the Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the Conrad-Caldwell House, and the Pope Lick Train Trestle Bridge. These places have all been the site of tragic events and are said to be home to many restless spirits. If you want a spine-tingling experience, a spirited ghost adventure in Louisville will surely deliver.

To learn more about spooky, spectral, and cryptid places around the Commonwealth, visit KentuckyAfterDark.com.

Kentucky After Dark Passport Program

To get a passport & sticker(s), follow these steps:

• Take a picture of yourself at one of these suggested locations:
  • Waverly Hills Sanatorium
  • Below the train trestle at Pope Lick Park, home of the Pope Lick Monster (Please do not climb the bridge or walk on the tracks as it is an active railway & trespassers will be arrested.)
  • Exploring Old Louisville on a Ghost Tour
  • Witches Tree in Central Park

• Upload your photo to Facebook, Instagram or Threads. Tag @GoToLouisville and use the hashtag #HauntedLouisville.
• Visit the Louisville Visitor Center at 301 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202, to receive your passport booklet and sticker(s).